Community
Grey Lynn 2030 was the incubator for many local projects.
Taking Transition Towns to the Town Hall
One of the characteristics of the transition town movement (of which Grey Lynn 2030 is part) is recognition of the need to develop a positive and productive relationship with local government. This relationship is seen as essential to progressing plans, projects and securing funding for local initiatives. Since being established in 2008 Grey Lynn 2030…
Read MorePress Release on Bunnings from the Arch Hill Residents
Press Release on Bunnings from the Arch Hill Residents: 20 May 2013 We are pleased to advise that at 11.40am on final submission day (20th May 2013), over 45 official submissions were hand delivered to Council into the care of Mr David Oakhill by Sue Lyons and Katie Sutherland on behalf of Arch Hill residents. …
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Guide to providing feedback on the draft Unitary Plan
Auckland Council is currently seeking feedback on the draft Unitary Plan – the key tool to implement the Auckland Plan. It is the planning rule book that will eventually replace the current district plans. Last year Grey Lynn 2030 called a public meeting to discuss how to best protect the special character of Grey Lynn…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Residents Association Begins
Media Release from Grey Lynn Residents Association Residents of Auckland suburb Grey Lynn met yesterday to form a Grey Lynn Residents Association in part motivated by the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan “Many local residents were horrified to see the draft Unitary Plan’s re-zoning development proposed for Grey Lynn, but there was no central organisation to turn…
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Unitary Plan in Grey Lynn
Information session hosted by the Grey Lynn Business Association On 15 March, Auckland Council unveiled its draft Unitary Plan – the planning rule book which will shape Auckland’s development over the next 30 years. An extra million people in Auckland is projected by 2040. Population density has to be increased to accommodate this growth without…
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Grey Lynn Plan Submission available
Members of the Grey Lynn Business Association have been hard at work on a submission to Auckland Council’s unitary plan that concerns the fate of the Surrey Crescent/Great North Road precinct. After a suite of public meetings and hours of consultuation with local businesses and residents about what they want to see in the Surrey…
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Sustainable Business Network Awards success Grey Lynn Business
Congratulations to all the winners at the Sustainable Business Network awards last night but in particular the Grey Lynn businesses that are leading the way. The awards, which are now in their ninth year, are the pre-eminent sustainability awards in New Zealand. They recognise leaders in social innovation and businesses that are championing sustainability and new…
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Faulder Ave native bush protection 2012
In October 2012, a 4000sq meter section tucked in behind Faulder Ave in Westmere was cleared of mature Kauri, Rimu Tanekaha and Pohutukawa. Locals are worried about the effect of increased surface water run-off not only from the the unwise removal of trees and vegetation but also from additional roofs, roads, driveways etc. should permission…
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Savalivali Grey Lynn’s Heritage Walk
Grey Lynn’s contribution to the Auckland Heritage Festival Literally meaning “to go for a walk” in Samoan the Savalivali will have lots of colour, history, fun and learning about what makes Grey Lynn a special place with beautiful people. Guides Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua (of Grey Lynn RSC Anzac Day fame – and beyond!) and local historian…
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